For the past 10 years, we’ve been hearing about how new-generation mobile apps, wallets, tap-to-pay, NFC solutions and even the humble QR code are going to spell the end of the magnetic stripe card as a means of payment. And…
Schneider Electric has released a TeSys GV4 multifunction mobile app that connects to its new TeSys GV4 motor circuit breaker to provide basic and advanced protection settings configuration, using Near Field Communication (NFC) interface. “The state-of-the-art technology of the GV4…
Gemalto has introduced its Allynis Trusted Services Hub, a business service that is intended to enable financial institutions, enterprises, transport operators and digital service providers to benefit from a single connection in order to securely deploy their value-added and mobile…
There’s a new kid on the block in the payments environment that promises to deliver even greater convenience and practicality. It’s called ‘Bluetooth Low Energy’, or BLE, and it’s based on technology which is over a decade old. Be that…
In recent months, NFC (Near-Field Communication) has become a bit of a buzzword. NFC allows compatible devices, brought in close proximity to one another, to exchange data such as contacts, media files and other information. It is most commonly used…
RIM recently introduced a new accessory, the BlackBerry Music Gateway, at the BlackBerry Solutions Showcase. The new BlackBerry Music Gateway lets users wirelessly play music to their home or car stereo from your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or any…
South African banks and retailers are likely to be slow to adopt near-field communications (NFC) technology for mobile payments because of the high costs of installing point-of-sale terminals and other enabling infrastructure. That’s the word from Tim Walter, Executive Head…
Nokia today announced an NFC version of the recently-launched Nokia Lumia 610, the most affordable smartphone in the Lumia range. Orange will be the first operator to range the Lumia 610 NFC, which can pair with NFC accessories and read…
Warid Congo, a telecommunication operator in the Republic of Congo, has announced the launch of Warid Mobicash across its network. This offer is based on Mobile Money technology from Mobicash. Warid MobiCash solution offers an approach to mobile payment that…
A wide range of software improvements await BlackBerry 7 smartphone customers as Research In Motion is showcasing the new BlackBerry 7.1 OS as well as updates to the BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel apps at this year’s…